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Singer August Alsina has been steady at work since the last time we spoke to him, and now he’s at it again with the remix to “Bandz”, an acoustic version of Juicy J’s #1 song. Alsina is one of Def Jam’s latest signees, and he’s currently prepping his new mixtape and debut album. “Bandz” is directed by Artemus Jenkins. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLZX_XGyHy0&w=640&h=360]
Once likened to Stevie Wonder by the New York Times, singer Allen Stone returns with a personal invitation inside the studio as he performs his latest, “Figure It Out”. The Washington native, who got his start in the church, recently released the new vinyl version of his self-titled album and added “Figure It Out” as a bonus. The visual takes place at the legendary Robert Lang Studios in Seattle, which has hosted acts from Nirvana all the way to rapper Warren G. Definitely an artist to watch, Stone is currently headlining a national tour that features special guests Tingsek, Sister Sparrow, Yuna and Selah Sue on select dates. Check it:
Grammy-nominated neo-soul singer Musiq Soulchild is making a return to New York City in a big way this November, as he headlines the much talked about music showcase “R&B Spotlight” at the famed SOB’s nightclub. The Philly singer, with hits including “Love”, “Halfcrazy”, and “SoBeautiful”, became an author this past summer when he released his relationship book entitled 143: Love According to Musiq. “R&B Spotlight” comes full circle at SOB’s on Sunday, November 18 at 8PM and will also feature performances from Robert Hatcher, Suzy Q, Maad Moiselle, Unique Zayas, and Gaetano Dinardi. Here’s a look back at year 2000 when Musiq first came on the music scene: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7zsG3XFUd8&w=640&h=480]
Singer Omarion is back with one of his first visuals as a member of the Maybach Music Group imprint with his video for the popular “M.I.A” featuring rapper Wale. In this new visual, Omarion shows us that he’s still got the moves that made him popular in the early to mid-’00s and croons about a past love that didn’t quite work out so well. Here’s Omarion’s “M.I.A”: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcGlCuQhXlM&w=640&h=360]
Bajan beauty Rihanna has released the much anticipated video for her highly popular single “Diamonds” from her soon-to-be-released album, Unapologetic. The visual finds her revisiting the desert, a landscape she heated up previously on her mega-collabo, “Hard”, featuring Young Jeezy. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWA2pjMjpBs&w=640&h=360] Unapologetic is Rihanna’s seventh studio album, set for a November 19 release. (Reportedly, that’s also the title of her next single with Chris Brown. We can’t wait!)
After a slew of previews, R&B singer The Weeknd has just released a visual for “The Zone” featuring Drake. The video stems from the album Trilogy, due out November 13. Megastar Drake makes an appearance in the video. Peep: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqyBbd2ZMBw&w=640&h=360] It’s always a good time when these two link up. Is this one of your favorite collabos right now?
Singer Bobby V has just released the visual for his foreplay-enthused single “Role Play”, featuring rapper Red Cafe. This is the second official single from V’s latest album, Dusk Til Dawn. This the first of two videos, as Bobby V puts the finishing touches on his most recent shoot with singer K. Michelle, the sexy “Put It In”. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oDOvLNWg9I&w=640&h=360] Peep a few photos from “Put It In” video shoot:
R&B singer and actor Tyrese is back with a visual for the latest single off his Open Invitation album, entitled “Best of Me“. In 2013, Tyrese is set to appear in Fast Six, the sixth film in the Fast and Furious franchise. [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/52721269 w=500&h=281] Tyrese “BEST OF ME” Official Music Video (Starring Eva Marcille) from Voltron Recordz on Vimeo.
R&B singer Sammie has release a visual for “Tryna Fall Asleep”, the intro from his highly-buzzed Insomnia mixtape. Set in New York City, the video finds Sammie in a love triangle when his ex-girlfriend contacts him while he’s in bed with his current lover. Check it out: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bsLOslZhlQ&w=640&h=360] Download Sammie’s Insomnia HERE
R&B singer (and sometimes actress and dancer) Mya has just released a video for “Take Him Out”, an island-inspired jam. This cut seems to be off a soon-to-be-released album. Mya first delved into the island vibes on 2008’s “Paradise”. The singer has found success overseas in countries including Japan, where her J-pop-inspired tunes have fared well. In the U.S.? Well, not so much. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW67O3br0rk&w=640&h=360] In 2000, Mya won her first and only Grammy Award to date for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for her rendition of Labelle’s 1975 hit “Lady Marmalade”, alongside Christina Aguilera, rapper Lil’ Kim, and Pink for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack. Is Mya poised for a comeback? Sound off.
Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter Q Parker (formerly of 112) has just released a video for his debut album’s second single, “Yes”. The visual finds a bare-bodied Q Parker with the video’s main vixen, sharing the way love is “supposed to be.” Peep: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4HODZRrCic&w=640&h=360] Q Parker’s debut solo album, The MANual, drops tomorrow (October 30).
It was a burst of comedic energy in New York City, as 4x NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal started off his 20-city ‘All Star Comedy Jam’ tour with comedians Gary Owen, Tony Roberts, Finesse Mitchell, and Capone. Hosted by comedian Gary Owen (Think Like A Man), the riotous tour stopped at the Best Buy theater this past weekend and also showcased rapper Cory Gunz (YMCMB) and actor Romany Malco. Industry veterans including Code Black Entertainment’s Jeff Clanagan and BET’s Stephen Hill were in the building as DJ Spinderella held the night down on the turntables. O’Neal is one of the latest public figures to spearhead the YouTube diversity channel initiative with his ‘Comedy Shaq Network’. Others with their own original channels include producer Pharell Williams and rapper Jay-Z. Below is a clip from the group’s stop in Orlando – also available now on DVD: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wluTLwBmh28&w=640&h=360]
R&B singer, rapper and producer Ryan Leslie has been slowly rolling out releases from his third album (and first full rap album) LES IS MORE. This time, he adds “Swiss Francs” to the visual gallery. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xPV7Q8SUHg&w=640&h=360] “Swiss Francs” is seventh in a series of 10 videos making up the LES IS MORE visual album. The full project is available online and in U.S. stores on October 22. So, should Ryan Leslie return to singing, or do you enjoy his rapper side?
R&B singer Lloyd has been coming back strong since his 2011 crossover effort King of Hearts didn’t fare too well in album sales. These days, Lloyd is back to doing what he does right – sex-filled lyrics, jumping bass and catchy melodies. And he does that well on his latest, “Sexcapade”, a track which samples Aaliyah’s 4 Page Letter. Here is Lloyd’s “Sexcapade”: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsc31EfMs-E&w=640&h=360] Sexcapades appears on The Playboy Diaries narrated y DJ Scream & TK Kirkland, which releases 10/29 at Livemixtapes.com.
In his first official single since 2009’s Under, former Pretty Ricky front man Marcus Cooper has released a video from his upcoming sophomore debut titled “I Lovee Girls”. The original, which features YMCMB rapper Tyga, finds the two dishing on the types of women they both enjoy dating. This is the first, official single from his self-titled sophomore album. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmQXc2v1RLU&w=640&h=360] In 2009, Cooper was threatened with the release of documents accusing the singer of molestation. Cooper was never charged, and the case has since disappeared from public enlightenment. Since then, he has been quietly releasing music; however, none ever led to an album or mixtape release. In 2010, Cooper earned three Grammy nominations for his debut album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper, including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best Contemporary R&B Album.
2011’s wonder boy, The Weeknd, is prepping new music for those craving tunes from the “Dirty Diana” cover singer. It comes in the form of a trilogy, set for a November 13 release, in which the singer plans to release his first major label debut via Universal Republic. In the teaser video, Weeknd finds himself facing a field of fireworks. Peep: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JLJNPNvlmA&w=640&h=360]
KNIFE WORK: NE-YO COLLABORATOR JINSU DICES THE COMPETITION WITH “THE TRIUMPH”
Fresh off the Tuesday release of his sophomore album, Kaleidoscope Dream, R&B singer Miguel has released a visual for his third single, “The Thrill”. The video follows Miguel through a day and evening party with his girlfriend, Naz. In an exclusive chat with RollingStone.com, Miguel says: “I wanted to capture that unmistakable, unavoidable, unapologetic energy behind epic nights. This video is a wild montage of my favorite moments within a single day of celebration. Real memories created amongst real friends and real family.” [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZKinf_ov5Q&w=640&h=360]
Triple-threat, singer, actor, and dancer KeKe Palmer is back on the music scene with her latest self-titled EP. The set features seven original tracks, and even features R&B newcomer Kevin McCall. Via the internet, Palmer has released two buzz singles – “You Got Me” featuring McCall and “Dance Alone”. The mixtape acts as a show of growth, as this is far from her role as “True Jackson” on Nickelodeon, and five years after her debut album So Uncool. Download KeKe Palmer here. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqSS3dkt_YM&w=640&h=360] KeKe is also set to star in a Lifetime original movie, Abducted: The Carlina White Story. The film is based on the true life story of Carlina White, a girl who solved her own kidnapping mystery and reunites herself with her birth parents after 23 years.
Due to her unique personality and underground sense of style, you’re almost starting to forget that 26-year-old Solange Knowles is the younger sister of current R&B/Pop icon, Beyonce. But that’s just the icing on the cake as Solange releases a video for her much buzzed about single “Losing You”. Since her move to Brooklyn, New York, just over a year ago, the R&B singer has served as a party DJ, and even as the face of Rimmel London, a popular cosmetics brand in England. Though she’s focused on other ventures outside of music, it looks like Ms. Knowles hasn’t forgot her first love – music. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy9W_mrY_Vk&w=640&h=360] The video, set in South Africa, is directed by Melina Matsoukas. “Losing You” is set to appear on Solange’s currently untitled third studio album, due out in 2013.
